Monstrum

Monstrum takes a closer look at monsters, myths, and legends.

Episodes

  • How a Children’s Book Introduced Us To Our Inner Demons

    There’s something deeper to this fantastically monstrous story!
  • Who Is This Japanese Yōkai That Is Obsessed With Your Butt?

    Meet Kappa, a Japanese water yokai that's obsessed with butts.
  • Mari Lwyd: The Skeleton Horse's Deep Past with Christmas

    What grim skeletal equine monster roams the villages of Wales under the cover of night?
  • Creepy Clowns: The Horror Behind the Laughter

    Behind their face paint, creepy clowns reveal our deepest fears about who we can trust.
  • What Happened During Our Scary Slumber Party

    Why do kids and teens love to scare each other so much at sleepovers?
  • The Evolution of Creepy Dolls

    Since the start of recorded history, there has always been something creepy about dolls.
  • The SCP Foundation: Declassified

    The SCP Foundation is wiki-powered, crowd-sourced folklore at its finest!
  • Uncovering the Enigma: Sasquatch Sightings (ASL)

    Is Bigfoot a benevolent beast or bloodthirsty killer? Depends on who you ask, and when!

Specials

About Monstrum

The world is full of monsters, myths, and legends and Monstrum isn’t afraid to take a closer look. The show, hosted by Emily Zarka, Ph.D., takes us on a journey to discover a new monster for each new episode. Monstrum looks at humans unique drive to create and shape monster mythology through oral storytelling, literature and film.